Marvin Gaye

DETROIT - For such a little house on West Grand Boulevard, a lot of big things came out of Hitsville, U.S.A. That's often a challenge for the Motown Museum, situated in the cozy confines of the label's original headquarters, as it seeks to convey both the magnitude and the particulars of Motown's contribution to the world. One response has been a series of rotating presentations on the museum's second floor, where the latest themed exhibit focuses on Motown's lady ensembles: "Girl Groups: The Grit, the Glamour, the Glory," which opened Jan. 31, assembles memorabilia from the Supremes, the Vandellas, the Marvelettes, the Velvelettes and backing group the...

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Have a hit, get a writ.
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